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Hot days are looming: the risk of forest fires is increasing in Bremen and Lower Saxony!
High temperatures and risk of forest fires in Bremen on June 30, 2025. Tips for saving water and current weather warnings.
Hot days are looming: the risk of forest fires is increasing in Bremen and Lower Saxony!
The heat wave that is rolling over Germany reached its peak today. An unbearable maximum of 37 degrees is expected in Hamburg, while temperatures in Bremen will remain at 36 degrees. But even in regions between Hanover and Braunschweig it can reach up to 39 degrees. The nights remain tropical, with temperatures above 20 degrees. But don't worry, the coastal regions, like Bremerhaven, remain relatively cool, which makes the summer temperatures more bearable buten and reported within.
However, this heat not only brings sweaty conditions, but also serious dangers. The risk of forest fires has increased dramatically due to the persistently high temperatures and dry air. The highest warning level applies on Wednesday, especially in parts of southern Brandenburg and Lower Saxony. The corresponding forest fire danger index already shows an increased risk in many federal states, including Bremen, where values of 3 and 4 were measured at some stations, as shown weatherhazards.de emerges.
Restrictions and calls to save water
In view of the drought, restrictions on water withdrawal have already been imposed in several districts, such as Oldenburg, Verden and Vechta. Citizens are also asked to save water. These measures are intended to help conserve water reserves as temperatures continue to soar.
Surprisingly, the heat is not only perceived as uncomfortable, but it also has far-reaching ecological consequences. According to current studies, there is a clear connection between heat waves and forest fires. Such extreme events have increased in recent years, increasing the risk of droughts in Germany and especially in East Germany. The increasing probability of forest fires is repeatedly pointed out here, which is due to the increased average values of summer precipitation in southern Europe and lower average values in northern Europe, such as MDR reports, is underlined.
In summary, the heat wave not only poses a challenge for the people suffering from the oppressive heat, but also has a negative impact on the environment. In these hot days, we should all have a good hand in saving water and protecting nature. It remains to be hoped that a change in the weather will soon provide relief.